When the bottle arrived, I have to say that I was less than impressed. I am a packaging fan and I like it when the outer box screams luxury and indulgence. Sadly, this bottle arrived in a very pragmatic plastic bag. Boring, yes, but on the upside, I think it might be a good idea especially given that my oil arrived with several other toys I had ordered and I would have been very unhappy if the bottle had leaked.

The bottle itself is dark green plastic (excellent material when you have oily hands and keep the bottle in a tiled bathroom) and has a snap-style cap that makes for easy dispensing. I like that the label is somewhat discreet, despite being named "Kama Sutra Massage Oil" the lettering is small enough that it isn't easily identifiable as a sensual aid. Granted, if your bedroom intruders (be they children or in-laws) pick up the bottle and read it, you might have to deal with some raised eyebrows or giggles.

This oil is dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic. This little tidbit is important for those of us with sensitive skin. I have happily and successfully used this product multiple times without any adverse reactions. In regards to the ingredients, the advertising refers to this product as natural. I think there may be differing ideas about what is natural. The ingredients listed are Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdaulus (Sweet Almond) Oil, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance (Parfum) Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool. Frankly, I think that's a lot of big words for something that is supposed to be natural.

This is a great massage oil. I'm not one to use products for anything other than its indicated use, so I didn't try it as a lube, but after having used it a few times, I tend to think it might not be the right viscosity for that anyway. As a massage oil, I found the scent to be light, inviting, and not overwhelming. It was a lovely, velvety massage oil but was thick enough that I didn't have to keep reapplying it. It left my skin feeling silky and comfortable.

Finally, I liked that the product stayed on my skin -- it didn't soak right in. Sometimes I opt to keep the oil on my skin as a moisturizer, but more often than not, I end up showering and using soap and water to remove all traces.

All in all, I think this is a nice oil and I would purchase it again. By the way, the advertising may have been a little off in calling this a natural product, but they were spot-on calling it a sensual aid -- it works every time!

Follow-up commentaryI still like it2 months after original review

I continue to enjoy this massage oil. I've found that, even though it makes a sexy addition to the bedroom, it makes for a great-smelling moisturizer. I often put (just a little) on my legs for an added shine.

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